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Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA to apply for the Pell grant, TN Promise scholarship, the TN Reconnect and the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant.

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Student Services Office
PO Box 614
Pulaski, TN 38478
admissions@tcatpulaski.edu
931-424-4014

 

 

 

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General Admission Requirements

  • Program enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis by date of completed application. (A completed application includes all items required for enrollment.)
  • Persons seeking admission to a college must be at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. For full-time programs, the applicant must declare an occupational objective and demonstrate reasonable potential for achieving that objective.
  • All persons who are required to register for the Federal Draft under 50 U.S.C. App. Section 453 are not eligible to enroll in any post-secondary school until they have registered with selective service.

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Program-Specific Admission Requirements

Educational and admission requirements vary from program to program. 

Criminal Justice: Correctional Officer

Basic Dental Assisting (Part-time evening)

The Tuesday/Thursday basic dental assisting class is now full. This class begins January 4, 2024, 5:30 pm.
 

 

Practical Nursing Evening

The next LPN evening program begins September 3, 2024.

Prospective applicants should complete the following steps:

Submit the online application to TCAT-Pulaski.  You will need to come in the office for additional paperwork and to return your packet. ACT scores or Entrance exam scores are to be included in the packet.

Pay for and schedule HESI entrance exam or submit acceptable ACT score of 19 in reading and 19 in math. The HESI entrance exam is $50.00 and must be paid in order to reserve a spot. This fee is non-refundable. After paying and scheduling, you will be given a reminder sheet with your time and date for the test.  If you are a no show for your scheduled test time, you forfeit the $50 payment.  You will then have to pay $50 and reschedule the exam.

Signed Release of Information
Copy of High School Diploma/GED or Transcript
Copy of Valid Driver’s License
3 Letters of Recommendation
Proof of Military Experience(s)

 

 

 

 

 

Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting

  

Admission Requirements:

       Applicants must be 18 years of age

    • Complete a TCAT-Pulaski application online
    • Provide a regular high school diploma or HiSet/GED transcript
    • Provide proof of 2 MMR and 2 Varicella immunizations/titers

      • T.B. Skin Test
      • Hepatitis B Immunizations
      • Flu Vaccination
      • Tetanus
    • Proof of Medical Insurance
    • Proof of Driver's License
    • To be eligible for admission, you must either have an acceptable ACT score of 17 in reading AND a 17 in math or a HESI score of 60 in reading and 60 in math.  The ACT cannot be a composite score. Only those that have graduated high school within the last year can use their ACT.  To schedule the HESI exam and pay the $50 fee, please call Melissa 931-424-4014 as soon as possible.  You will need to pre-pay before the test date with cash, check or credit card to reserve a spot.  If you fail to show on your scheduled date, you forfeit the $50 and you must re-schedule and repay the fee.  

    Students are subject to drug screening, criminal background check, and possibly other vaccinations based upon clinical affiliation agreements.

     


     


     

     


     

     

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Evening)

    Welding Technology (Pulaski - Evening)

    Electrical and Plumbing Construction Technology

    Industrial Electricity

    Residential/Commercial Wiring & Plumbing Lawrence Co. HS or Loretto HS Grads only!

    Adult admission is limited to approved graduates of Lawrence County High School and/or Loretto High School in May of the same year with immediate enrollment required by the Fall Trimester.


     


     


     

    Welding Technology (Loretto)

    Adult admission is limited to approved graduates of Loretto High School in May of the same year with immediate enrollment required by the Fall trimester.


     


     


     

    Industrial Maintenance Technology - evening

    Building Construction Technology-Summertown HS Graduates Only!

    Adult admission is limited to approved graduates of Summertown High School in May of the same year with immediate enrollment required by the Fall trimester.


     


     

    Advanced Manufacturing Education

    Welding Technology (Pulaski)

    Practical Nursing

    Start dates for LPN Day program:

    May 2, 2024 - Tobie Adair, Instructor

    September 3, 2024 - Erin Miles, Instructor

    Prospective applicants should complete the following steps:

    Submit the online application to TCAT-Pulaski.  You will need to come in the office for additional paperwork and to return your packet. ACT scores or Entrance exam scores are to be included in the packet.

    Pay for and schedule HESI entrance exam or submit acceptable ACT score of 19 in reading and 19 in math. The HESI entrance exam is $50.00 and must be paid in order to reserve a spot. This fee is non-refundable. After paying and scheduling, you will be given a reminder sheet with your time and date for the test.  If you are a no show for your scheduled test time, you forfeit the $50 payment.  You will then have to pay $50 and reschedule the exam.

    • Signed Release of Information
    • Copy of High School Diploma/GED or Transcript
    • Copy of Valid Driver’s License
    • 3 Letters of Recommendation
    • Proof of Military Experience(s)

    Shots needed:  These must be up-to-date:

    You must provide proof of:

    • 2 MMR and 2 Varicella immunizations/titers
    • T.B. Skin Test               
    • Hepatitis B Immunizations               
    • Flu Vaccination               
    • Tetanus 

     

     

     


     


     


     


     


     


     


     

    Pharmacy Technology

    CNC Machining Technology

    Industrial Maintenance Technology

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

    Computer Operating Systems and Network Technology

    Administrative Office Technology